Protein and Carbs

vserrato2k17
vserrato2k17 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone. I've been trying to follow MFP but it seems as tho I'm eating more protein than I should. I've noticed I'm also low on the amount of carbs I should be eating. Would this make me gain weight? I workout 40-45 mins 5X a week with 15-20 minutes of strength training and the rest being cardio. Also any suggestions on foods with good carbs?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    As long as you're in a calorie deficit you'll lose weight. The breakdown of your macros doesn't affect that unless they do put you over your calories. Many people here look at their protein goal as a minimum.

    There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs. If you want something that would keep you fuller, fruits and veggies would help due to their fiber content.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited January 2017
    Weight loss is about calories. Eat in a way that is satiating for you, in a way that helps you stay consistent, and finally eat in a way that will help you learn good habits for maintenance.

    I don't think of foods as good or bad. Sure there are foods that give me more bang for my calorie buck. I try to eat more of those. But that doesn't mean that ice cream or chocolate are never part of my diet. I do include a treat everyday. That helps me stay on track, and will help me learn real portion sizes for maintenance.
  • vserrato2k17
    vserrato2k17 Posts: 11 Member
    I haven't been over my calories so that's a plus! I'll include more fruits and veggies in my diet and see if that helps. Also treating myself a bit more wouldn't hurt! Thanks @TeaBea @malibu927
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    For just getting in carbs without a bunch of extra stuff, I like rolled oats. I'll just make it with water if that's all I need, but my current post workout is 54g vanilla mpc, 144g oats, and 16 oz water. Just mix the protein and water in a shaker, dump over oats, put in the fridge and let it soak for a few hours.

    I'll also add my Orange Triad+greens powder to the mix sometimes. Vanilla orange proats? Oh god yes.
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